Friday, 23 March 2018

EA Admits Defeat, Unlocks All Battlefront 2 Heroes, Removes Pay-to-Win Mechanics

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EA has revamped the entire Battlefront 2 progression system, removed its pay-to-win mechanics, and now rewards players for, you know, actually playing the game.

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How to Download YouTube Videos

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We've singled out two options that get solid reviews and don't require you to install adware.

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Amazon Patents Delivery Drones That Detect Screaming, Flapping Arms, May Smell Human Fear

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Amazon has been granted a patent on various methods of human-drone communication, including gesture and voice-based responses.

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Chrome 66 Will Finally Block Autoplay Audio in Videos With Sound

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Chrome 66 will add a major feature users have wanted for a very long time: automatic muting of autoplay video.

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Thursday, 22 March 2018

The New Oculus Go Slashes VR’s Entry Price Without Gutting Quality

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The new Oculus Go promises a standalone VR experience at a much lower price point. Early previews suggest it nails that balance.

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Best Buy Will Reportedly Stop Selling Huawei Phones

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Huawei managed to squeak past Apple last year to become the world's second largest smartphone maker, thanks to huge success in Asia and Europe. However, the US market remains a tough nut to crack.

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Another Star May Have Skimmed the Solar System 70,000 Years Ago


Our solar system has just the one star, but astronomers now have good reason to think a second star paid us a visit about 70,000 years ago.

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